28/04/2021

Two Men Arrested Over Police Officer Probe Released

Two men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer have been released.

The men were detained on Monday following the incident in Dungiven, L'Derry.

They were both released today, 28 April.

One of the suspects was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and was released on bail pending further inquiries.

The New IRA has claimed responsibility after a bomb was placed beside the officer's car.

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